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John Robinson

Case from Louisville, KY dated Dec 14, 2023

Victim Details

John Robinson

Male

Black / African American

Louisville

KY

2023-12-14

23

John

Robinson

06/21/2026

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A young man's life was tragically cut short in what should have been a safe environment, a home in Louisville's Portland neighborhood. Just a week after celebrating his 23rd birthday, John Robinson Jr., a male who loved to dance and was known for his love of life, was killed on December 14, 2023. He found himself in the midst of a volatile domestic situation that quickly escalated into a deadly hostage crisis.

The events unfolded when police were called to a residence on North 25th Street ...
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  • WDRB: Louisville police release body camera footage of deadly hostage situation in Portland neighborhood
  • https://www.wave3.com: LMPD releases body cam video of 2 recent officer-involved shootings
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